Time to distribute some learning! The video lesson teaches how to solve an equation by applying the distributive property. Learners watch as the instructor completes each step, explaining as he goes. The first step to solving uses the distributive property, which the instructor emphasizes by showing the multiplication before simplifying.

Concepts

solving equations, distributive property, multi-step equations, inverse operations, parentheses

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Require learners to justify each step of solving with the property they use
• Have pupils work together to solve an equation by taking turns completing steps until they reach the solution

Classroom Considerations

• Be sure students have Internet access if flipping the classroom
  

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses mathematical vocabulary throughout the lesson
• Allows users to watch and rewatch segments as needed

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7